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Mercedes-Benz CLA Runs Out Of Charge And Gets Towed By A Sprinter

Giancarlo Perlas March 30, 2023

Recently, a video surfaced online of a prototype of the Mercedes-Benz CLA electric vehicle (EV) running out of charge and getting towed by a Sprinter van. What Happened The footage was taken while the prototype was crawling on the road, struggling to make it to the Mercedes test center in northern Europe. The EV was just six miles away from the destination when it started to show signs of battery drain. Eventually, its power pack was completely depleted, and it could not go any further, stopping at approximately 1.6 miles away from the test center. The prototype was then towed for the rest of its journey by a diesel-fed Sprinter…. Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz EQG Breaks Down During Testing In Nurburgring

Giancarlo Perlas March 23, 2023

It’s not really new for test vehicles to break down along the way. After all, they are constantly pushed to their limit to check how far could they go and to determine whether or not there are serious issues that need to be addressed before their rollout to customers. This is exactly what happened to a Mercedes-Benz EQG that was recently being test driven at the Nurburgring endurance track. In the video uploaded by Carspotter Jeroen, the EQG can be seen in partial camouflage, hence, revealing that it retains the key styling elements of the G-Class it is based on. It’s still boxy and accentuated by its rigid body lines…. Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV Now on Sale Starting at €86,810.50

Giancarlo Perlas December 19, 2022

Mercedes-Benz just announced that the full-electric EQE SUV is now available for order including its AMG variant. The model is the more utility-centered version of the EQE sedan that came out last year. According to the press release of Mercedes, the EQE SUV starts at €86,810.50 (inclusive of VAT in Germany). The base trim of the EV, the EQE 350+, is powered by an electric motor positioned on the rear axle that can generate up to 288 hp and 416 lb-ft of torque. The 90.6 kWh battery pack of the auto lets it achieve between 302 and 370 miles at a full charge based on WLTP tests. This translates to… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz EQA Spy Shots Snapped During Its Winter Testing

Giancarlo Perlas December 9, 2022

At present, the Mercedes-Benz EQA is the smallest crossover in its maker’s electric vehicle range. If you haven’t been keeping track of the series as of late, it should be noted that it is about to enter three years in its production phase. That means the auto is already due for a facelift, considering how Mercedes runs its business. Recently, the EQA was seen by InsideEVs in the snow having its winter testing, and snapped some images of it. From the looks of it, the EV is about to get the typical mid-cycle refresh in some of its key areas if the level of its camouflage will serve as our… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV Interior Bared Before Official Debut

Giancarlo Perlas September 28, 2022

Mercedes-Benz just officially unveiled the interior design of its upcoming EQE SUV ahead of its world premiere scheduled on October 16, 2022. The German automaker hypes the auto as the multi-purpose variant of the EQE executive saloon, which is available with the key innovations found in the EQS flagship sedan EV, yet at the same time, more dynamic than the EQS SUV. In terms of headroom, legroom, and elbow room, the five-seater EQE SUV is touted as one of the most spacious members of the EQ line. It also sports a hybrid trim making up what the automaker dubbed as “hyperanaloque theme”. It primarily features one ultimate widescreen stretching across… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes Vision AMG Hints at an All-Electric Future for Mercedes-AMG

Giancarlo Perlas July 5, 2022

The days of the internal combustion engine are numbered. Even Mercedes-AMG, a brand known for its prowess in high-performance engines, is shifting towards an all-electrified future. The unveiling of the Mercedes Vision AMG concept car is signaling the things to come in the three-pointed star marque going to 2025. The Vision AMG EV showcases a visually stunning bodywork mostly similar to the already-unveiled Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX. However, this one displays a more aerodynamic design mixed with futuristic sporty elements. It features an all-silver color dubbed as “Alubeam”, which covers even the windshields and windows. Then, the EV sports a closed grille inspired by the Panamericana front grille of present AMG… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX Travels 747 Miles on Single Charge

Giancarlo Perlas June 25, 2022

Mercedes-Benz just announced a major milestone in its EV series. The Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX finally proved to be the most energy-efficient car bearing the three-pointed star logo with a new record-breaking 1,202 km (747 miles) trip on a single charge. The Journey of a Single Charge According to Mercedes-Benz Group Media, the new record was achieved in April when the research vehicle, at full charge, traveled from Stuttgart in Germany to Silverstone in the UK. It involved the closure of the autobahn and cross-country diversion near Stuttgart to cross the northern French border near Strasbourg. From there, it cruised on highway speeds to Calais where it boarded the Eurotunnel. After… Continue Reading »

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